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1 Vol 17 Term: 4 Week 5 6 November 2015 Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of the Magdalene Community, On Wednesday evening (28 October) the Magdalene community welcomed the parents of Year 7, 2016 (Year 12, 2021). The evening was informative and provided the opportunity for many parents to have their first meeting with some of the staff at Magdalene. It also provided an opportunity for the parents to meet the person who will play a major role in the students’ transition to High School, Mrs Mamone. During the evening, I reminded parents of our role as a school and the importance of an ongoing partnership. At Magdalene, we believe that it is essential that a positive partnership is established early and continued throughout each student’s time at the school. That partnership is dependant on parental involvement in their children’s education and ongoing communication with the staff. It is an expectation that at the very least, all parents are involved in Information Evenings and Parent Teacher Interviews, contact the school with concerns and support the school in matters of discipline. It is important for all parents to be aware that the above involvement is a commitment that each makes as they enrol their children into Magdalene. The students of Year 7, 2016 joined our community today for their orientation day. An overview of the day will be included in the next newsletter. This week the Higher School Certificate Examinations concluded across the State. Our students concluded the examinations with Visual Arts on Wednesday. Tonight the Year 12 cohort, their parents and teachers will come together for the last time to celebrate their education and time at Magdalene. This is an exciting but sad time in the life of Year 12. Students have a great deal to celebrate and a great deal to look forward to as they move into the next phase of their journey. The first significant event for Year 12 will be the release of the results of the Higher School Certificate which will be available to students on December 16, followed by the ATAR results which will be available on 17 December. We look forward to hearing of the successes of our students on those days. Last weekend 27 students along with Mr Dowdell, Miss Miller and Miss Delaney undertook the Duke of Edinburgh expedition to the Royal National Park. The Duke of Edinburgh provides an opportunityfor students to develop skills and contribute to the community beyond the classroom and school. By all reports students proved to be very skilful and cooperative which made for a successful expedition. I congratulate the students and thank the teachers for providing the opportunity to the students. At our last assembly a number of students were acknowledged by their peers for their contribution to learning and/or support of their fellow students’ learning. William Kiss Year 7 Assisting others with their learning Tiahna Whitley Year 8 Always working to improve her understanding and taking up the challenge of learning Alyssa Jane Farrell Year 9 Assisting her peers with their learning Samyra King Year 10 Contributions to class discussion and learning and assisting others Dina Lou Year 11 Improving her learning and assisting others Strong minds, gentle hearts

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Vol 17 Term: 4 Week 5

6 November 2015

Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of the Magdalene Community,

On Wednesday evening (28 October) the Magdalene community welcomed the parents of Year 7, 2016 (Year 12, 2021).

The evening was informative and provided the opportunity for many parents to have their first meeting with some of the

staff at Magdalene. It also provided an opportunity for the parents to meet the person who will play a major role in the

students’ transition to High School, Mrs Mamone. During the evening, I reminded parents of our role as a school and the

importance of an ongoing partnership.

At Magdalene, we believe that it is essential that a positive partnership is established early and continued throughout each

student’s time at the school. That partnership is dependant on parental involvement in their children’s education and

ongoing communication with the staff. It is an expectation that at the very least, all parents are involved in Information

Evenings and Parent Teacher Interviews, contact the school with concerns and support the school in matters of discipline.

It is important for all parents to be aware that the above involvement is a commitment that each makes as they enrol their

children into Magdalene.

The students of Year 7, 2016 joined our community today for their orientation day. An overview of the day will be

included in the next newsletter.

This week the Higher School Certificate Examinations concluded across the State. Our students concluded the

examinations with Visual Arts on Wednesday. Tonight the Year 12 cohort, their parents and teachers will come together

for the last time to celebrate their education and time at Magdalene. This is an exciting but sad time in the life of Year 12.

Students have a great deal to celebrate and a great deal to look forward to as they move into the next phase of their

journey. The first significant event for Year 12 will be the release of the results of the Higher School Certificate which will

be available to students on December 16, followed by the ATAR results which will be available on 17 December. We look

forward to hearing of the successes of our students on those days.

Last weekend 27 students along with Mr Dowdell, Miss Miller and Miss Delaney undertook the Duke of Edinburgh

expedition to the Royal National Park. The Duke of Edinburgh provides an opportunityfor students to develop skills and

contribute to the community beyond the classroom and school. By all reports students proved to be very skilful and

cooperative which made for a successful expedition. I congratulate the students and thank the teachers for providing the

opportunity to the students.

At our last assembly a number of students were acknowledged by their peers for their contribution to learning and/or

support of their fellow students’ learning.

William Kiss Year 7 Assisting others with their learning

Tiahna Whitley Year 8 Always working to improve her understanding and taking up the challenge of learning

Alyssa Jane Farrell Year 9 Assisting her peers with their learning

Samyra King Year 10 Contributions to class discussion and learning and assisting others

Dina Lou Year 11 Improving her learning and assisting others

Strong minds, gentle hearts

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With the departure of Mr Elliott to the role of Principal at Caroline Chisholm College Glenmore Park the school has now

appointed a new Assistant Principal. The appointment of Ms Foldes was announced this week in a letter sent home to all

parents. I take this opportunity to welcome Ms Foldes to Magdalene and certainly look forward to her becoming an

integral contributor to the Magdalene journey.

Last weekend the Magdalene Chapel hosted the wedding of ex-student Andrew East and his fiancée Cyrene. It proved to

be a very special day and the Chapel and grounds at Magdalene certainly added to the occasion. I take this opportunity to

congratulate Andrew and Cyrene and wish them God’s blessings in their future lives together.

Congratulations to Ms Nicole Tree and her husband Jesse who celebrated the birth of their daughter, Isabella Grace on

Wednesday 4 November. Both mother and baby are doing well. I wish Isabella Grace every blessing all the days of her

life.

Next week the nation will observe Remembrance Day. This year 11 November marks the 97th anniversary of the

Armistice, which ended the First World War (1914–18). Each year on this day Australians observe one minute’s silence at

11am, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts. It is important that we as Australians

continue to remember and be thankful for the sacrifices made by these people to enable us to have the freedom we have in

our wonderful country. Lest we forget.

God Bless

Mr John Lo Cascio

Principal

Lord our God,

We entrust all our prayers and needs to

your infinite mercy.

Help us to become ever more mindful of the bonds that unite us as a human family despite our differences.

Heal our inner wounds and outward divisions,

that one day our world might live in your true and lasting peace.

We make this prayer to you in the name of Jesus, Your Son.

Amen

Congratulations to Christine Proietti

Each year Campbelltown City Council’s run an environmental education program called the Macarthur Nature

Photography Competition. This year for the first time, we developed a category for schools to win a prize.

Any photograph that has been entered by the individual with their school name listed on the entry form

has the potential to win the best overall image taken for young people aged years 7-12 determined by the

competition judges. The high school that the wining image belongs to will therefore win the High School

Package.

Christine Proietti has won the school a prize for her photo of “Mount Annan Bridge”.

The prize has kindly been offered by the Western Sydney University. This prize valued approximately $1000

includes:

WSU - UP CLOSE and PERSONAL: WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

The winning school will have the opportunity to have x10 of their senior students receive a:

Tour of the UWS Reptile and Marsupial House

1 ½ hour professional photography workshop focused on wildlife and the UWS Reptile facility

Tour of the Turtle Facility

Free time in the Secret Garden to for nature shots supported to UWS student mentors

Transport to and from school

Congratulations to Christine and Well done!

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The following staff and students received an award for their training sessions which will enable them to volunteer and

assist the community. Congratulations and thank you for providing such valuable support to others.

Vinnies Kitchen Training

Kayla Caruana, Annicka Ciol, Jaidyn Gear, Megan Hall, Sarah Johnstone, Julian Krpez, Cameron Mills, Madison Moser,

Remy Moutia, Alexandra Nagle, Michael O’Shea, Monique Ponting, Isabel Staunton, Bianca Suraci, Warwick Suters,

Alexandra Willis, Ashleigh Wilson, Alexandra Turner and Mrs Michelle Flocco.

Liturgy Cantor Training Olivia Bonanno

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Training Lachlan Abernethy, Jade Bare, Elyse Beauchamp, Tyler Bosco, Keira Davidson, Samyra King, Julian Krpez, Dina Luo,

Cheska McCall and Ms Melissa Keith.

The following Year 11 students received an award for achieving 1st Place in their examinations and these were presented

to them at the school assembly.

Assembly 29 October 2015

Last Name First Name Awarded for Subject

Busby Emma Equal First Standard English

Harrison Sidney Equal First Standard English

Kotevski Nicholas Equal First Standard English

Koulouris Damon Equal First Studies of Religion I

Liddle Caitlin Equal First Standard English

White Teegan Equal First Studies of Religion I

Barillaro Laura First Place Hospitality

Beauchamp Elyse First Place Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

Beauchamp Elyse First Place Modern History

Beauchamp Elyse First Place Advanced English

Bonanno Claire First Place Senior Science

Bustamante James First Place Information Processes and Technology

Chesney Bethany First Place Photography

Chesney Bethany First Place Design and Technology

Choi Jarrad First Place Construction

Cornett Sophie First Place Ancient History

Davidson Keira First Place Studies of Religion II

Duguid Liam First Place Software Design and Development

Duguid Liam First Place Physics

Foden Reece First Place Catholic Studies

Foden Reece First Place Catholic Studies

Geering Mathew First Place General Mathematics

Kongprachith Mala First Place Industrial Technology - Furniture

Koulouris Damon First Place Business Studies

Krpez Julian First Place Geography

Lopez Brandon First Place Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation 2 Unit

Staunton Isabel First Place Community and Family Studies

Suters Warwick First Place Mathematics Extension 1

Suters Warwick First Place Mathematics

Suters Warwick First Place Chemistry

Suters Warwick First Place Biology

Tekely Brittany First Place Engineering Studies

Vannan Sophie First Place Music

White Teegan First Place Legal Studies

Year 11 First Place in Exams

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Assembly 29 October 2015

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Assembly 29 October 2015

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YEAR 8 PASTORAL DAY

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YEAR 10 CLASS PHOTOS

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YEAR 10 CLASS PHOTOS

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Magdalene Cup (Year 9, 10 and 11)

MAGDALENE CUP 2015

On Tuesday 3rd November the annual Magdalene Cup was held on an overcast and rain-threatening day. Large fields

contested both the A. P. McManus Plate (Year 7/8) and Magdalene Cup (9/10/11). Handicapping proved crucial once

again with the best dressed gaining the advantage. Well done to all participants!

A. P. McManus Plate (Year 7 and 8)

Places Runners House

1

“Fake Tan”

(Olympia Plummer)

8S

2

“Marcel”

(Flynn O’Keeffe)

7M

3

“Sassy Horse”

(Ethan Teuma and Jayden Tonkin)

7B

Places Runners House

1

“Bullseye”

(Ethan Elliot-Buckley and Connor Henderson)

9D

2

“Fruit Loops”

(Joshua Phillips)

11H

3

“Ralph”

(Menio Banos and Stephanie Brancato)

9H

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YEAR 11 YOUNG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

PARLIAMENT HOUSE

On Thursday 22 October, we had the wonderful opportunity to attend a Young Women’s Leadership

Seminar at Parliament House, Sydney. The aim of the seminar was to discuss concepts and definitions of

leadership and the issues that may affect women in a leadership role. The seminar was conducted by the

Parliamentary Education Office and we were fortunate enough to meet women who are considered

exceptional role models for women leaders within our society today. They shared an insight into how they

became leading women in their individual fields of work and provided us with some truly inspirational and

motivational advice.

We were also given the opportunity to sit in on Parliament; both the Legislative Assembly and Legislative

Council. After a wonderful day, we were recognised by our Local MP Mr Chris Patterson and he kindly

offered to show us around Parliament House. The whole day was a truly memorable experience for us all!

Ally Turner, Bianca Suraci, & Jade Bare

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PIXEL PRIZE FINALISTS

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MISA RESULTS: Magdalene v Macarthur Anglican (Round 4)

SPORTS NEWS 3 November 2015

Congratulations

Bethany Jenkins has been selected for the U15s

NSW Metropolitan team to participate in Cricket

Australia’s U15s National Championships in

Tasmania in November.

SPORT WINNING SCHOOL SCORE MOST VALUED PLAYER

7 Boys Cricket Magdalene 3/131 -

8/30

A great game with an impressive score. MVP: Nathan COACH: Mr Wright

8/9 Boys Cricket Magdalene 5/65-2/53

Excellent running between the wickets won the match. MVP: Riley maginn-Dawson. COACH: Mr Koch

Girls Oz-tag Magdalene 5-0 The girls played very well for a deserved victory. COACH: Mrs McAllister

Boys Oz-tag Magdalene 6-4

Great team effort from the boys who were rewarded with the win. MVP: Bailey Smith. COACH: Mr Manns

10-12 Girls Vol-leyball

Macarthur 3-1

MVPs: Brittany Rasmussen, Bianca Caruso and Isabelle Stone. COACH: Mr Hewitt

10-12 Boys Vol-leyball

Macarthur 3-0

It was a closely fought match, despite the final score. Much improvement in the team this week. COACH: Mr Zakris

7 Boys Basketball Macarthur 13-3 A good team effort, just missing out on baskets on offence. COACH: Mr Gorrie

7 Girls Basketball Magdalene 10-8 A great comeback by the girls in order to take the win. Great work. COACH: Mr Dowdell

9-11 Boys AFL Macarthur Forfeit COACH: Mr Metcalfe

Mixed Tennis Magdalene 26-6 Another dominant performance by our team. Well done. COACH: Mr Cornett

Congratulations

Congratulations to the following students who have

achieved outstanding sporting success:

Sheree Farrell and Maddison Smith have been selected to

represent Magdalene in the NSW team at the Pacific

school games being held in Adelaide from 21 to 29

November.

Sheree will be competing in the 1500m Freestyle and the

12 x 50m relay.

Maddison Smith will be competing in the softball

competition.

Congratulations

Isabelle Staunton, Amelia Rao and Taylor

Fenech who recently competed in FNSW

Champion of Champion Competition and won

the grand final.

CONGRATULATIONS

ON OUTSTANDING SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS

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PIXEL PRIZE FINALISTS

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Magdalene Impressions

Magdalene Impressions is coming!

Magdalene Catholic High School’s annual school exhibition and celebration of the Visual Arts will

take place on Tuesday 17th November 2015, doors open at 6.30pm with the official opening begin-

ning at 7pm.

Tickets for this event will be sold from Monday 9th November outside the library and at the door on the night.

To pre-order and pre-pay for your tickets please fill out the slip below and place it in an envelop with money by Friday 13th November. Place your order inside the ticket box at the front office and the tickets will be distributed to your child in homeroom on Monday16th.

Individual tickets $2

Family tickets $5 (2 adults, 2 children)

_______________________________________________________________

Magdalene Impression Ticket Order and Payment

Name of student:

Year/Homeroom:

No. of individual tickets

No. of family tickets

Total Payment:

Contact Details ________________________________________________

Please return this slip to the front office by Friday 13th November.

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NOTICEBOARD

MATHS PUZZLE

Maths Puzzle #11

Using each of the digits 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 exactly once to form

5-digit numbers, how many are divisible by 12?

Answer to Maths Puzzle #11

For a number to be divisible by 12, it must be divisible by 3

(the sum of the digits are divisible by 3) which it is, and

divisible by 4. For a number to be divisible by 4, the last two

digits must be divisible by 4.

Numbers must finish with 12, 24, 32 or 52 each of these num-

bers will have an arrangement of 3 other numbers which could

be arranged 6 different ways

eg 345, 354, 435, 453, 534, 543

So there are 6 x 4 = 24 numbers that are divisible by 12

Maths Puzzle #12

There are three containers that are 3L, 4L and 6L. Which two

containers do I need to measure exactly 5L of water?

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP

If you require second hand uniforms

please call Kelly O’Keeffe on 0410 553812

MAGDALENE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL “Because I have seen the Lord”

Smeaton Grange Road, Narellan NSW 2567 P.O. Box 222, Narellan NSW 2567 Phone: 02 4631 3300 Fax: 02 4631 3398 email: [email protected] www.mchsdow.catholic.edu.au

CANTEEN Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Term 4

Week 6B

9 Nov-13 Nov

9 Nov

Peta Teuma

Michelle Abbey

10 Nov

Nicole Mortimer

Karen Ryan

11 Nov

Agatha Lim

Bridget Fuller

12 Nov

Josette Maurymoothoo

Gabriela Varela

13 Nov

Leanne Irons

Kathy Stone

Term 4

Week 7A

16 Nov-20 Nov

16 Nov

Wendy Yan Fang Li

Betty Roberts

17 Nov

K. Foden

18 Nov

Eve Farkas

Lychsey Foley

19 Nov

L. Musico

C. Varela

20 Nov

B. Staunton

C. Smith

Term 4

Week 8B

23 Nov-27 Nov

23 Nov

Thai Tyquin

Julie Smith

24 Nov

Tracey Perrin

25 Nov

Agatha Lim

Rachel McVittie

26 Nov

Carmel Ellery

Lupe Pavihi

27 Nov

D. Sapiatzer

J. Poole

November

9 Mon

Year 10 Exams

9-10 Mon—Tue Year 9 Exams

9-11 Mon—Wed Year 8 Exams

11 Wed Remembrance Day

11-13 Wed-Fri Senior Retreat

13 Fri CDF Sports Awards Wollongong

17 Tue Magdalene Impressions

Preview 6.30pm

Official Opening 7pm

27 Fri Year 8 Reflection Day

Spark Twilight Retreat—Year 7 & 8

December

14 Mon Presentation Day—St Gregory’s

College 10am

15 Tue Activity Day

YEAR 7 Student Packs Now available from the school office

7.30am to 2:45pm Mon-Fri

(Eftpos available) School Bag …………………………...$75.00

Cap …………………………………...$12.00

Calculator …………………………….$21.00

Apron …………………………….…..$7.00

Total $115.00

Sport socks are compulsory, $6.00 per pair.

Sizes 2-7, 8-11, 12-14